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Aug. 7, 2015
Satellite Campuses of Northern Michigan

Want a degree without the big expense? Need continuing education to reach your goals, but can’t attend a university full time? No problem.

In addition to our region’s colleges like Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) in Traverse City and North Central Michigan College (NCMC) in Petoskey, satellite campuses offer a variety of ways to learn, complete college requirements and more, either from your hometown, online or with a combination of both.

Here are a few options to consider.

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY GLOBAL CAMPUS

Location: NCMC – Howard Street, Petoskey

Sample Program Offerings: bachelor's degree in psychology or leadership studies; Master of Science in administration; graduate certificate.

Methods of Study: online and on-site More Info: global.cmich.edu

DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY TRAVERSE CITY CAMPUS

Location: NMC University Center – Traverse City

Sample Program Offerings: MBA in strategic management; bachelor's degree in general business, human resource management, marketing, aviation management

Methods of Study: online and on-site; all programs are also offered completely online

More Info: davenport.edu/campus/traversecity-campus

EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

Location: NMC University Center – Traverse City

Sample Program Offerings: degree certificate in historic preservation; courses in cultural anthropology, grant writing, American cultural landscapes, strategic performance management

Methods of Study: online and on-site

More Info: emich.edu/extended/online-offcampus/locations_facilities.php

FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY STATEWIDE

Location: NCMC – Petoskey and NMC University Center – Traverse City

Sample Program Offerings: in Petoskey, bachelor's in computer information systems or computer information technology; in Traverse City, bachelor's in accountancy, computer information, business administration, criminal justice, hospitality management and master’s in career and technical education

Methods of Study: primarily on-site

More Info: ferris.edu/HTMLS/statewide

GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

Location: NMC University Center – Traverse City

Sample Program Offerings: undergraduate programs in liberal studies, humanities and culture, pre-law, health and human development, nursing; master’s in educational leadership, physician assistant, social work

Methods of Study: primarily on-site

More Info: gvsu.edu/traverse/

LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY REGIONAL CENTER

Location: NCMC – Petoskey and University Center – 80 Livingston Blvd. Gaylord

Sample Program Offerings: bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, criminal justice, law enforcement; Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in individual studies, liberal studies

Methods of Study: primarily on-site

More Info: lssu.edu/admissions/regional/petoskey.php

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF HUMAN MEDICINE

Location: Munson Medical Center – Traverse City

Sample Program Offerings: clerkships, advanced clerkships and electives for third– and fourth-year medical students; residency programs may be available

Methods of Study: on-site

More Info: munsonhealthcare.org/msu/about

NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY

Location: University Center – 80 Livingston Blvd, Gaylord

Sample Program Offerings: Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting, finance, hospitality management, marketing, health care management, computer information management

Methods of Study: online and on-site

More Info: northwood.edu/locations/michigan-gaylord.aspx

SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY

Location: NMC University Center – Traverse City Sample Program Offerings: degree completion programs in organizational management, family life education, nursing

Methods of Study: primarily on-site

More Info: arbor.edu/learning-sites/traverse-city/

WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY REGIONAL CAMPUS

Location: NMC University Center – Traverse City

Sample Program Offerings: undergraduate programs in university studies and freshwater science/sustainability; graduate programs in counselor education

Methods of Study: online and on-site More Info: wmich.edu/traversecity/academics

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